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how to machine this 3d swarf undercut


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I created a surface layer of the area I am trying to machine. Its a swarf undercut and I will be using a lollipop endmill which is already saved in the file. I am wondering if some one could program this or tell me what tool path to use. I thought blend or surface finish flowline would work but I am having no luck. thanks in advance

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Thanks Colin for the help. Can you explain where you set approach and retract reference points? I figured out how to turn of gap settings. And when I use flowline it jumps up all over the place instead of just staying down any thoughts there. Thanks again for your time.

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Sorry. For many toolpaths, "Ref Points" can be used. The proper way with a "surface" toolpath is to use the "Direction" button on the Surface Parameters page. Once you enable it, you can set the approach and retract options to get the tool into/out from the cut.

 

Do a search for Direction on here, there is probably a post with some pictures...

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